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CUTE CAR, BAD TIRE RIMS
Elbee, 03/31/2004
2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GT 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I love this car but... I have one MAJOR complaint.the rims on this car are very susceptible to even the slightest potholes. i have had this car for less than a DAY, and already need to replace a dented/cracked rim from a minor pothole i hit. NHTSA has had a number of complaints about these rims. Mitsubishi is not willing to recall these rims, stating it isn't a problem, but the interesting thing is, why did they change the suspension and rims for the 2003 model if the 2002 was fine? so my advice, is get the 2003 if you have a choice and save yourself from needing to buy $350 rims the first time you hit a pothole, railroad tracks etc.
Great car for the money!
SpyderGt, 12/22/2006
2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GT 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought the car with 43,000 miles on it. The only problems I had were with the AC not cooling (it needed servicing - $600 for "the works") and a bad battery (I bought top of the line at Sears for $120). The engine light was on due to a bad PCV solenoid and now it is good to go. Otherwise the car is fun to drive and looks cool. I don't know why Mitsubishi changed the model to the ugly looking new one. The new one looks like a souped up Avalon.
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Eclipse Spyder GT
matt6862, 11/15/2007
2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GT 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Great car at a great price. Unsure when I bought whether or not it was the right car for me but it has eliminated all doubts. I'm from Wisconsin and it handles superbly in the snow.
2003 Spyder GTS
ddouka, 03/26/2002
2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GT 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Yep, I just purchased a 2003 Spyder GTS on March 22, 2002. This had been on the lot for only 5 days. The styling is beautiful and turns heads wherever I go. The 6-disc, 210 watt in-dash CD has a great sound. The car came with virtually every option and priced out in excess of $30,000. The 17" wheels give it a great look. The top moves up and down very nicely. The boot is a bit cheap, but looks better than having nothing. Performance is adequate and steering response is very good. I find the drivers seat very comfortable with good headroom.
fun and stylish
a fun ride, 03/15/2002
2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GT 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
At least to my eyes, the eclipse spider is one of the best looking cars on the road. The powerful engine, tight transmission, and well-tuned suspension also make it amazingly fun to drive. But this car really comes into its own when you hit the button to automatically retract the top- one test drive with the top down and I was sold. This convertible top is very well designed and allows far more headroom in the rear than does the hardtop eclipse (although legroom in the back is still non-existent unless you push the front seats ALL the way forward). If pure performance was the only goal, I would have gone with the Suburu WRX. But it wasn't and I didn't.
Fun Car
jlj6670, 12/24/2005
2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GT 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder is a fun car to drive, but no one ever likes to ride in it. Tall people beware - it is very uncomfortable. It has good pick up when you need it. However it is very costly to repair or maintain. I seem to need new tires all the time because of the low air pressure and the tires are very costly. Also, the rims bend too easily which affect the tires. I like the ease of use of the convertible top.
Like It as Much as the First Day I Bought It
VJT, 09/30/2005
2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GT 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
My Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder has been a fun car. It is a good combination of power and pleasure. It keeps up with the other cars in it's class speed-wise and it just looks cool. People still watch these cars go buy with envy. It has blind spots, but no worse than the other convertibles that I looked at, the Honda S2000 is just as bad. Besides this is only a problem in parking lots, not everyday driving. I love the "manual" automatic transmission. I've had no mechanical problems, fortunately.
A great car, for a great price.
Shizz, 03/25/2002
2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GT 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Performance: Now the 3g Eclipse may not be a top notch performer, but it is pretty good. Especially since it actually has torque compared to some other imports. Compared to the old Eclipses though, with AWD and a turbo, the new Eclipse lacks. There is some aftermarket for the new eclipse coming out though. Comfort: VERY comfortable! Fun to drive: Yeah it is fun to drive, but feels a bit like a sedan. Interior Design: A bit boring, but it beats the Mustang at least. Exterior Design: You either hate it or like it. The pictures of it don't give it much justice, up close the car looks ten times better in my opinion.
In love with my Spyder GT!!!
TMF, 04/28/2005
2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GT 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Love it! I just retired my minivan. Hugs the road...fun to drive! Paid only $13k for it used -- just 24,000 miles -- a steal. Mine doesn't have all the frills, but for the price (new or used) it can't be beat in it's class. Looks very elegant...classy. Fun to switch from automatic to manual, without the clutch.
Spyder
mf charlie, 03/30/2002
2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GS 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
This car is sleek, and has alot of style. Fun to drive and very comfortable. Milage is good, but not what I expected for a small car. So far very reliable, even in the cold and snow.
2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GS
Julia mashburn, 03/21/2007
2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GS 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 4 people found this review helpful
I just recently purchased this car. It is fun to drive. It also is colored a Pearl White. The interior is clean. and the exterior has only one small nick on the bottom of the front. Every thing works in it. It has power locks power windows. It also has a keyless entry. The interior is brown cloth. The car only has 35,000 miles on it. The topper is beige. The driving experience has been so fun. It rides really smoothly and the gas pedal is very sensitive. That means you will be bugging down the road and not realize it. The gas mileage for this car is about 25 mpg. The battery has just started to leak, I think the wires were it charging too much. It holds one CD at a time and has a radio.
Fun
spydr, 05/13/2002
2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GT 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Deep in Minnesota and bought a convertible on a snowy January day. I have no regrets. The car handles better in the snow than the wifes minivan. Total fun in the sun and the car turns many heads.
go eclipse
trish, 05/21/2002
2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GT 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
this car rocks my world i love the style and the way i can drive in it and my boyfriend likes it too
fun to drive
feibol, 06/06/2002
2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GT 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Car runs good and is fun to drive. You get the same than others get for a more expensive european convertible.
Satisfied Spyder owner
AF4ever, 07/21/2002
2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GS 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The Eclipse Spyder is the most enjoyable car I have ever owned. Absolutely sticks to the road no matter how bad the curves. Easy to talk to the passenger with the top down. Four cylinder has enough power. Gas mileage about the same between the four and six, looking back think six would have been a better choice so I could really drive like a maniac. Hard to beat the top down experience on a warm day.
An average sort of "Sport" Convertible
labethel, 08/08/2002
2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GT 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
The Eclipse Spyder is relatively fun to drive, but ranks below other sport convertibles I have owned, e.g., the BMW Z3. The size is more accomodating, but design features such as the huge right blind-spot and the raised door jambs make this car a little uncomfortable. Handling is good and tight, as a sports cars should be. However, gas mileage on my particular car is lower than I have experienced on similar vehicles/engines. All in all, a fun mid-level car that is probably a few thousand dollars too expensive (even though I did get a pretty good deal).
love it
Daniel Poynter, 09/08/2002
2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GT 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
the greatest acr you will ever own
Fun Wow!
Canton MI, 02/28/2002
2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GT 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
Who says you can't drive a convertible in Michigan. This car is fun to drive, amazingly quiet for a convertible and always turns heads.
Best convertible in the world
Firebat, 03/01/2002
2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GT 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
Best convertable in the world!!!
2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder
Bill, 05/14/2006
2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GS 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
The Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder may not have the best performance, or be the coolest convertable, but I love it!
excellent
boycrazylilcutie, 05/02/2003
2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GS 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
this car is awsome!!i love it soo much its the best car if ur a girl and love do drive fast with the hood down
Buy One
E-5, 03/20/2002
2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GT 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
I honestly don't think i could have chosen a better car for my purposes. I am stationed at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas and this car is perfect for all of my every day needs and also is sporty enough to impress all my friends. If you have the choice between this and the Mustang choose the Eclipse, something went wrong in the early 1980's because the Mustang just went down hill and has not recovered yet.
spyder
benjayr, 03/26/2002
2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GT 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
most fun car that I have ever driven